Kauai Inn

We absolutely loved staying here! The room was spacious and clean, the property was adorable, the view of the mountain was beautiful, and the staff was super nice. They offer live entertainment on the property several nights a week, and a delicious continental breakfast in the mornings. Usually I prefer staying in a resort/hotel, but this was so quaint and adorable I would absolutely stay again!

The property is cozy, in a small residential neighborhood near the port of Lihue, at the foot of the local mountains. When we arrived from the airport, driving through the port area, we were at first concerned about the location. However, the Inn is very shielded from that, with a nice layout of the buildings and central pool/sitting areas. For trips, we mostly used the scenic road behind the Kauai Inn leading into the mountains, avoiding the port. The Inn is a little step back in time, having the look and feel of motels back in the 70s (with old radios in the room, old-fashioned faucets and decor, all very well maintained). The bed was comfortable and clean, and the breakfast was enjoyable, especially the fresh fruits and coffee, with pastries from a nearby Costco. The roaming cats, chicken, and peacocks added to the charm of this place.

Amazing customer service, nice rooms, free to rent gear, and cheap laundry!

Amazing place to stay with family and friends 😍😍

great room, amazing views, plenty of parking, family friendly, friendly staff, live music.

Rooms were very clean. AC worked great. Breakfast was easy and very continental. Staff was extremely helpful. We were supposed to leave the day Lala hit. They helped us get another room for the extra one night stay.

The owner and everyone who works there are so incredibly warm and friendly! We didn't stay long, but thoroughly enjoyed our time at this quaint and historic inn. The lush mountains in the backdrop, blooming bushes all around the property, and free live music + a delicious complimentary breakfast were some of our favorite things about it. The beds are comfortable, and the location is great. Fun fact: it's the oldest hotel in all of Hawai'i! Def recommend.

Convienent

Washer and dryer was something we were really happy to have since we were there for 12 days and they were broken for the whole trip. Definitely not a deal breaker. The hotel was awesome!! The breakfast def saved us a lot of money and was good!

Amazing views.

We had an incredible time at this hotel. They offer movie nights, complimentary breakfast, and even live music performances. They also provide free rentals like boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and beach chairs. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and the staff is incredibly friendly and hospitable. We’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in Kauai on a budget. The Mountain View’s right behind are also stunning.

Nice stay!

If you are looking for an authentic, warm, and family-friendly retreat in Kauai, look no further than the Kauai Inn. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcomed and taken care of—all thanks to the incredible manager, Chris, who goes above and beyond to ensure every guest has a magical stay. What makes this place so special is its wonderful nostalgic charm. There is something so delightful and old-school about carrying around a real, physical room key instead of a plastic card! It immediately sets a relaxed, laid-back tone for your Hawaiian vacation. The property is practically made for families: * The Pool: Clean, refreshing, and surrounded by lush greenery, it was a massive hit with the kids after a long day of exploring. * The Breakfast: A fantastic, delicious way to start every morning without the stress of rushing out to find a restaurant. * The Live Music: Hearing local music played live on the property added the most enchanting, soulful atmosphere to our evenings. If you want a genuine Hawaiian experience full of aloha spirit, comfort, and character, stay here. We cannot wait to come back. Thank you, Chris and the entire team, for an unforgettable family vacation!

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel is lovely, and we especially enjoyed having breakfast included — such a nice convenience. We also loved the cats and peacocks around the property! Everything is so green, beautiful, and peaceful. A great place to stay on Kauai! 🌺🌴

The breakfast had a large variety, baked goods (muffins, bagels), fresh fruit (pineapple, papaya), yogurt, cereal. They also have 24 hour coffee, tea, and water. They do have a laundry room, pay to use. Would come again!

For a family of 5 there are few places that offer single room options so we were fortunate to find the Kauai Inn. The room wasn't fancy but it was clean and there were lots of amenities we enjoyed like the fresh fruit and pastries at breakfast each morning (the manager would even come around and offer a flower to the ladies for their hair), 24hr ice, water and coffee, Mon and Wed night live music, free beach towel/snorkel/wakeboard rental, Sat movie night and super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our only negative was the first night we arrived late via uber from the airport and were not able to walk anywhere to get food, we ordered a pizza and then had it cancelled by Pizza Hut an hour later because they didn't have drivers and couldn't get a doordash driver to deliver it -- no dinner for us that night. So it was a very convenient location once we got a rental car but unsafe to walk the roads at night into town due to lack of visibility and being somewhat isolated. We did walk to the beach and nearby shops just over a mile away during the day. I would highly recommend the Kauai Inn.

We are already planning our return. The property and staff are excellent. Love that they offer beach towels and all sorts of beach stuff to borrow. The location was centrally located and made it super easy to get to just about any destination on the island.

Kauai’s best kept secret… old Hawaiian, laid back charm. Gorgeous mountain setting. Twenty-minute walk to shops and restaurants. Staff was amazing and helpful.

Love it here

This property has breakfast included, nice view from the hotel.